Crystals for healing

Look at me writing another blog within a couple of weeks of the last one!

The theme for March Meet the Maker for Friday was brand. And I'll admit, I'm probably not that great at getting my brand message across.

When I started making jewellery, I did just want to make jewellery that looked pretty. It needed to help people as well.

The first piece of jewellery I made was a necklace for my mum, I selected amethyst, blue lace agate and rainbow fluorite, to help with joint pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. She wore it for 6 weeks, and now it stays next to her bed so the crystals can provide a little top up of healing energy while she sleeps. A similar version is now available as a double bracelet. 

Whenever I make a new item, I'm always thinking of the way it could help someone with physical or emotional issues. And there are so many different things which crystals can help with, it can be difficult to pick which to focus on. 

An inspiration for me is also nature. I love to be outside, whether it's walking the dog, horse riding, or growing veggies in the garden. I even made a four seasons collection of bracelets which were inspired by the colours of the different seasons. My favourite time of year is autumn, as I love the reds, golds and browns of the leaves as they turn. 

One of my favourite plants is lavender, which is why I wanted to add it to my logo. 

Until next time. 

Sam x

Story time

I've logged in, and put keyboard to blank screen for the March Meet the Maker, a small business challenge, inspiring some media posts with a difference.

The prompt for day 1 was Story Time, which appealed to my younger self who studied creative writing at university. 

So... are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin my origins story. 

Once upon a time, there was a quiet creative, called Sam. She worked 4 days a week at an office job, and in her spare time was building an animal therapy business.

Then one day along came a pandemic, and everything changed. No more visiting doggy clients in their home, no more commutes to work, and no visiting friends and family. Not everyone made it through, but Sam was very lucky, staying healthy and  able to work from home at the office job. A short two week lock down was soon extended, and staying in the same four walls as much as possible became the new norm. A new distraction was needed. Something to keep Sam's mind focused, but nothing to taxing!

As part of her animal therapy business, Sam had started making pet collar charms to help with anxiety, arthritis and even car sickness. She'd also collected more than a few crystals to use in therapy sessions, and for personal use.  

Shut away in a storage box upstairs, gathering dust, the crystals were crying out to be put to good use. And with more time on her hands than before, Sam followed the trend of other creatives in lock down, and started to make things. Jewellery to be precise. Starting simple with some bracelets, and then trying things a little more complicated like wire wrapped pendants. A few were shared on Facebook and friends and family wanted to know if they could have one too. 

And that, readers is how Holistic Crystal Creations was born. A way to focus in a time of uncertainty and big changes. And a way to help people, with the tools available - some pretty crystals with amazing healing properties. The smallest of small businesses, just one person, inspired to make jewellery that heals, posting it to people who like the designs and healing properties. 

A pretty uneventful origins story, really! No spider bites or exposure to gamma rays, but, you know, there was a global pandemic, which is pretty dramatic...

I hope you liked my little story, if you'd like to see some more of my creations, click on the link below to my folksy shop. Enjoy the rest of your day! 

Sam x

Holistic Crystal Creations

Folksy Shop

Christmas markets for Holistic Crystal Creations

Tis the season for Christmas fairs and markets, a chance to check out some local products, and support small businesses. 

So, these are the events I will be taking part in, both in person, and online. 

1. 25 and 26 November - Folksy Online Christmas Market

Simply head over to my shop and you may find some offers. You can also search for craftmas on the main Folksy site, to find other products in the Christmas market. 

2. 4 December - Crafty Crow Nottingham Christmas Market

A Christmas market in a real ale pub in the city centre? How could I resist!

Treat yourself to a mulled wine after a busy day at work or shopping, come say hello., and have a peruse of my handmade crystal jewellery.

3. 14 - 17 December - Folksy Not Too Late For Handmade online shopping event

For those last minute shoppers that still want to support small, handmade businesses, there'll be a chance to 

The same as before, simply head over to my shop and you may find some offers. You can also search for nottoolate on the main Folksy site, to find other products in the Christmas market. 

Happy shopping. I'm looking forward to supporting other small businesses as well, this year. 

Sam x

The face behind Holistic Crystal Creations

Often when I'm writing social media posts, I want to share a bit more than fits into a post, so I'm going old school and starting a blog. 

Despite the fact that I have started numerous blogs and not kept them up, I actually really like blogging! Lets see if number 5 is the charm!

The plan is to share tips on using crystals, how to get the most from them, and other random updates on what I'm doing. 

But first, who is the face behind Holistic Crystal Creations?

I'm Sam, and I love animals, music, films, and all things holistic. I'm a reiki master, acupressure practitioner, canine and animal massage therapist. Riaz, my horse in the picture, likes to help me keep my skills up to date by regularly developing a new ailment! And all of this led me to use crystals in my therapy sessions, and eventually to make jewellery with them. 

What's next?

I have my one and only Christmas stall at the Crafty Crow in Nottingham (city centre) on 4 December. Come and say hello if you are in the area. 

I'm also developing some new skills and making silver pendants using Silver Clay. I'm loving learning a new skill, and starting to get some really nice results after a little practice. 

And of course, I'm going to be writing lots of blogs with tips on getting the most from your crystal jewellery, using your intuition, and which crystals will help when you need them. 

Sam x

Holistic Crystal Creations

www.folksy.com/shops/holisticcrystalcreations